Literacy Instructional Coach — Middle School

Allentown-School-District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking a Secondary Instructional Coach (Literacy) to support teachers with research-based literacy instruction and targeted interventions at Harrison-Morton Middle School.

The coach will lead demonstrations, provide one-on-one and group coaching, and align work with district priorities. This role emphasizes data review, professional development, and equity-focused practice to improve student engagement and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Instructional II Certificate.
• Master's Degree (preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of best and emerging practices of effective instruction.
• Extensive knowledge of content and methodology for teaching mathematics & ELA preferred, but not required.
• Experience working with targeted subgroups (including IEPs, ELs, historically marginalized populations) preferred.
• Evidence of ability to deliver effective Tier I instruction.
• Experience using assessment results to plan effective instruction.
• Knowledge of successful techniques for classroom organization & management.
• Ability to share proven instructional approaches with teachers and administrators and interpersonal skills to provide suggestions and coaching.
• Strong organizational skills, strategic planning skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Model research-based instructional approaches and collaborate with teachers to meet students' needs.
• Observe instruction and provide ongoing feedback to teachers.
• Provide ongoing professional development to teachers.
• Assist with systemic design and improvement of Tier I instruction.
• Support teachers through collaborative analysis of student work and assessments.
• Assist teachers with integrating strategies, manipulatives, and technology.
• Collaborate with curriculum writing and resource adoption at building and district level.
• Set goals with teachers to guide work and monitor progress toward goals.
• Maintain focus on equity and inclusion in all decisions.
• Build strong relationships with faculty and administration.
• Support school improvement planning with measurable benchmarks.
• Collaborate with principals on a regular basis and participate in coach development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Data-driven instruction

Equity & inclusion

Tier I instruction

Assessment-based planning

Organizational skills

Teacher coaching

Education

Pennsylvania Instructional II Certificate

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Allentown School District is seeking a Secondary Instructional Coach (Literacy) to support teachers with research-based literacy instruction and targeted interventions at Harrison-Morton Middle School.

The coach will lead demonstrations, provide one-on-one and group coaching, and align work with district priorities. This role emphasizes data review, professional development, and equity-focused practice to improve student engagement and outcomes.